Rare monumental Chinese antiques never before seen nor sold in the U.S. will be auctioned Aug. 29-30

ATLANTA - Aug. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- A highly detailed, palace-size Chinese enamel cloisonné and gilt metal censor, two Chinese sculptures of finely carved soapstone and applied agate (both depicting mountainous landscapes, one with the famous Juyong Guan entrance to the Great Wall, the other with temples, pagodas and figures representing the Three Kingdoms), along with a monumental Chinese carved jade sculpture nearly seven feet tall and weighing more than 6,000 pounds, will all come on the auction block Aug. 29-30.

These are just a few of the more than 900 premier lots that will be sold over the course of two days by Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery, in the firm’s gallery at 5180 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Atlanta, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern time both days. Headlining the event will be the estate of the late William Vargo, who amassed a collection of mostly rare Chinese items.

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Telephone and absentee (left) bids will also be accepted. Previews will be held the week leading up to auction.

One of the stars of the auction is an exquisitely detailed, palace-size Chinese enamel cloisonné and gilt metal censor raised on a carved and ebonized fitted base, resulting in an overall size of 96 inches in height and 52 inches in diameter. The central portion shows a continuous scene of celestial beings accompanied by their attendants, with enamel cloisonné designs throughout.

The large and impressive Chinese sculptures of finely carved soapstone and applied agate are as gorgeous and visually arresting as the censor. The one showcasing the Great Wall also has pagodas and guard towers amidst pine and parasol trees. It is 61 inches tall, no base. The other is similarly carved with a mountainous landscape, but with a central waterfall and three dimensional carved figures representing the Three Kingdoms. It rests on a base and is 45 inches tall.

The unbelievably detailed and gigantic Chinese carved jade sculpture (a staggering 83 inches in height and 64 inches in width) has an upper portion that depicts a mountainous landscape, with richly carved flora and fauna, to include cranes, chrysanthemums and peonies. These change to a seascape, with masted ships, sailing junks, and all manner of sea life, including fish, turtles and an octopus.

To learn more about Great Gatsby’s and the August 29^th-30^th auction, please visit www.greatgatsbys.com. Updates are posted frequently.

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